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Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

Notre Dame kept Christmas going even during two world wars — a beacon of hope amid the bloodshed. It was an accidental fire in peacetime that finally stopped the Paris cathedral from celebrating Midnight Mass this year.

How to keep conspiracy theories from ruining your time with family

By Nsikan Akpan

When done correctly, debunking can combat people’s faith in false conspiracy theories. Here's a neuroscience-backed guide to approaching your loved ones’ conspiratorial beliefs.

This farm has a novel way to dispose of Christmas trees

By Brian Sullivan, WGBY

With the conclusion of the holiday season, many Americans face the task of disposing of their Christmas tree. A Massachusetts farm has devised an unusual method of eliminating the old trees: 19 hungry goats. Brian Sullivan of WGBY reports from…

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In times of turmoil, Christmas celebrations focus on empathy

From the Pope in the Vatican to Queen Elizabeth in London, Christmas celebrations across the globe sounded themes of understanding and compassion. Nick Schifrin takes a look at holiday rituals around the world, from the solemn to the silly.

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Pope Francis leads Christmas Eve Mass at Vatican

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

"An insatiable greed marks all human history, even today, when paradoxically a few dine luxuriantly while all too many go without the daily bread needed to survive," Francis said.

Why are more and more Americans buying fake Christmas trees?

By Courtney Vinopal

For many, it all comes down to cost.

What to do with all of your holiday trash

By Jamie Leventhal

Many Americans will toss their mountainous pile of holiday waste into the recycling bin, which can do more harm than good. Here's how to properly dispose of holiday wrappings, decorations and Christmas lights.